The intervening variable between our highest potential and our performance when it really matters is our bodily state. When we become aware that our body’s unconscious reactions follow a predictable sequence of survival, we can manage our bodily state to our advantage and optimize our resilience and performance. The Play Zone develops a functional Hierarchy of Performance that aligns directly with the neurophysiological framework developed by Stephen W. Porges Ph.D. in the Polyvagal Theory. In this course, we will learn how to climb this Performance Hierarchy on demand through a variety of strategies, resources and relationships that utilize the integrated Social Engagement System. Physiologically, we learn how to contain our sympathetic mobilization in enough ventral vagal safety to turn it into play; engage and release our vagal brake; and improve cardiac vagal tone & vagal efficiency - vital components for peak performance on any stage. This 5-hour training provides 3 hours of self-paced recorded presentations with Michael Allison in which he shares his unique application of Polyvagal Theory to performance psychology and deconstructs the theory into an accessible language we can understand and translate not only to performance, but into leading a polyvagal-informed life. This course includes a 1-hour recorded dialog between Michael Allison and Dr. Porges in which they dive into the Play Zone together, and dig deeper into the concepts embedded in this course. It concludes with a Live 1-hour Q & A session with the course instructor Michael Allison.

Click here to meet Michael Allison. Whether you are an athlete, coach, leader of an organization, or performer of any kind - the neurophysiological approach you will learn in this course will improve every aspect of your practice, preparation, performance and adaptability on and off “the court” including your overall health, relationships and quality of life. Students will have access to the course for 180 days from the date of purchase.